Dude Simulator 2

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Dude Simulator 2 is a single player open world racing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Kiddy and was released on July 27, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dude Simulator 2 is a sandbox game where players can explore an open world, play pranks, and complete challenges. With various environments and objects to interact with, players can create their own adventures and wreak havoc in a variety of ways. The game features improved graphics and physics over the original, and offers even more opportunities for mischief and mayhem.

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Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 613 reviews

humor36 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

Dude Simulator 2 offers a chaotic and absurd open-world sandbox experience that allows for player-driven experimentation and humor.
The game provides moments of unexpected amusement with its bizarre interactions and ragdoll physics, making it entertaining for short play sessions.
It's inexpensive and can be a fun way to blow off steam or share ridiculous gameplay clips with friends.

The game lacks meaningful content, objectives, and variety in mechanics, leading to a quickly boring experience.
Visual and technical limitations, including poor graphics and frequent bugs, detract from overall enjoyment.
Many players feel it is a cash grab with minimal effort put into development, making it not worth the full price.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
77%
16%
The gameplay of Dude Simulator 2 is characterized by its loose, chaotic design, allowing players to engage in absurd activities like driving and causing mayhem without meaningful objectives or progression. While it offers a humorous and satirical experience, many players find the lack of innovation and depth leads to a quickly diminishing engagement, making it more suitable for short, casual play sessions rather than sustained enjoyment. Overall, it caters to a niche audience that appreciates sandbox chaos but may leave others feeling disappointed by its repetitive mechanics and technical issues.
- “The game encourages this behavior by its very design, making it an ideal pick for players who enjoy creating chaos or sharing ridiculous gameplay clips with friends.”
- “It's the kind of game you boot up when you just want to blow off steam or experiment with mechanics in a world that doesn’t punish you for being ridiculous.”
- “I am amazed by the physics and the gameplay of this game.”
- “Without any meaningful progression systems, objectives, or variety in mechanics, the experience can wear thin quickly.”
- “Once you've explored the main areas, messed around with the driving mechanics, and harassed a few dozen NPCs, there's not much else to keep you engaged.”
- “The core gameplay loop remains relatively unchanged, leading to a sense of familiarity rather than innovation.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
68%
24%
The game lacks a coherent storyline, quests, or any meaningful narrative structure, leaving players with a gameplay experience devoid of plot or character development. Many reviews emphasize the absence of a story, comparing it unfavorably to other games that at least offer some narrative context. Overall, players seeking rich storytelling or engaging quests will find this game severely lacking in that aspect.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “ epic story”
- “☐ there is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
- “There’s no main storyline, no quests to follow, and no tutorial guiding your actions.”
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, and while some game formats can be amenable to this, they must be truly exceptional, where this is not.”
- “No story line whatsoever.”
humor
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
8%
The humor in the game is described as crude, silly, and often absurd, appealing to those who enjoy a lighthearted and chaotic experience. While some players find it genuinely funny and entertaining, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, suggesting that the humor may not sustain interest over time. Overall, the game offers a mix of amusing moments but is often seen as a low-value experience.
- “But if you're in the mood for a crude, silly, and often hilariously broken experience, it's worth checking out—especially given its low cost and commitment to absurdity.”
- “[b] Enhanced humor and satirical elements[/b] continuing the tradition of its predecessor, Dude Simulator 2 injects plenty of humor and satire into its gameplay experience.”
- “It's hilarious.”
- “It's not funny!”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and blocky, with flat textures and stiff animations, which detracts from player immersion and enjoyment. While some players appreciate the minimalist aesthetic and find it fun, others criticize the lack of polish and performance issues, leading to a mixed reception regarding graphical quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect that could either enhance or hinder the gaming experience, depending on individual preferences.
- “Graphics are great despite their Minecraft pixelized style.”
- “Dude Simulator 2™ is absolutely breathtaking with incomprehensible graphics.”
- “The graphics in this are amazing; this game needs an award.”
- “The graphics are extremely simplistic, with blocky character models, flat textures, and stiff animations.”
- “Issues such as performance optimization, graphical fidelity, and animation quality could impact player immersion and enjoyment.”
- “First of all, there are no graphic or keybind controls in settings, and the graphics look horrible.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
39%
46%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to achieve progress. Many express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding, leading to a negative impact on their overall enjoyment of the game. There is a strong desire for future iterations to reduce the grind and enhance the gameplay experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “I won't be playing again for that reason as it's far too tedious.”
- “Grinding to get the steam card drops from this game made me hate GTA V even more.”
- “If you are making a third, please for the love of Gaben, make it less boring and less grindy!”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
37%
45%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing it as annoying and low-quality, often likening it to generic assets. Many players found the soundtrack to be a significant detractor from the overall experience, contributing to their dissatisfaction with the game's performance and gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The only thing at least somewhat normal in the game is the music.”
- “Shitty music and Unity assets: the game.”
- “Really annoying music.”
- “It's just trash, a lot of bugs, bad music, and basically no gameplay.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some players find humor in these issues, many describe the game as unplayable and frustrating due to its frequent errors and poor performance. Overall, the stability is a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “The game has a lot of glitches, not very playable nor fun; it is like a game you would find on a crappy site.”
- “This game is absolutely awful; it's buggy, painful to look at, and runs like garbage.”
- “It's full of errors and glitches.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting issues related to performance, graphical fidelity, and animation quality that detract from immersion and enjoyment. Many users have struggled to run the game smoothly, leading to frustration despite its low price point. Overall, the optimization appears to be a major drawback for players.
- “10/10, please drink the beer in the game; it helps with performance.”
- “Issues such as performance optimization, graphical fidelity, and animation quality could impact player immersion and enjoyment.”
- “Poorly optimized and bad settings; I paid 50 cents for this game.”
- “At least I can end my suffering with alcohol; too bad this game is so poorly optimized that I can barely drink the beer in the first place.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's replayability is highly variable, with some users praising it as infinitely replayable, while others criticize it for having little to no replay value and lacking content.
- “ infinitely replayable”
- “ infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “It has literally zero replay value and no content.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users highlighting issues such as plagiarism and poor gameplay quality. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of originality and the developers' failure to credit original creators, leading to a perception of the game as a low-effort, exploitative project. Overall, players advise against spending money on it.
- “Total cash grab, worthless gameplay, broken English; everything that's wrong with an asset-flipped project is here in this game.”
- “Save your money. There were a lot of little things that could have been done to make this game great, but instead it was clearly a cash grab, hoping the small bit of humor will keep people paying.”
- “This is the most cash grabby game I have ever played!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to "Dude Simulator 2," often feeling a sense of loss when the game ends. The gameplay resonates on a personal level, allowing players to explore and nurture aspects of their lives they may feel are lacking, leading to a profound and fulfilling experience.
- “I cried when I had to turn it off; I really just didn't want my time with Dude Simulator to end.”
- “Riveting and exciting gameplay made me feel like I was capturing and nurturing what I have been lacking in my life. After playing Dude Simulator 2, I can say that I now know what it feels like to be a dude.”